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    Murder at Folly Beach Creek
    Murder at Golden Cove Forest
    Murder at Luna Lake
    Audiobook series5 titles

    Blue Ridge Mountain Cozy Mysteries Series

    Written by Cathy Pickens

    Narrated by Tiffany Morgan

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    About this series

    WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD.

    It's summer and the Fourth of July carnival has come to Dacus. The only problem is that the fright house isn't impressing attorney Avery Andrews.

    Until a leg falls off a blood-spattered, chainsaw-wielding mannequin. A very real-and very dead-leathery body is revealed. This has quickly become the most realistic fright house she's ever experienced.

    For the first time that night, Avery feels a jolt of fear. And a dash of adrenaline as a new case falls into her lap.

    The next day, an old school friend tumbles to her death over Bow Falls. Her horror-struck husband faints. But did she fall or was she pushed? Either way, his new lady friend seems too close for comfort.

    Avery must piece together a very cold case and a very cold-blooded murder. But nothing is ever clear-cut in Dacus. Can she straighten things out?

    This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Sonia Parin, and Faith Martin.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateAug 22, 2023
    Murder at Folly Beach Creek
    Murder at Golden Cove Forest
    Murder at Luna Lake

    Titles in the series (5)

    • 1

      Murder at Luna Lake
      Murder at Luna Lake

      Murder at Luna Lake

      Cathy Pickens
      5/5 - 1 rating
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      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Attorney Avery Andrews has returned to her humdrum hometown of Dacus, South Carolina, leaving her job at a powerful law firm in the rearview mirror. But with her Donna Karan suits she's struggling to fit back in. Is it still a place she's able to call home now that she's swapped her prestigious clients for high school bullies and formidable aunts? She finds sanctuary in her grandfather's cabin on Luna Lake until police arrive to investigate a mysterious rumor. But more than secrets lie beneath the dark surface of Luna Lake . . . A body is pulled out of the murky waters and Avery finds herself drawn into the investigation. She soon discovers that her hometown is a hotbed of murder and secrets-and she is at the center of it. But can Avery uncover the killer before anyone else gets hurt? This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Attorney Avery Andrews has returned to her humdrum hometown of Dacus, South Carolina, leaving her job at a powerful law firm in the rearview mirror. But with her Donna Karan suits she's struggling to fit back in. Is it still a place she's able to call home now that she's swapped her prestigious clients for high school bullies and formidable aunts? She finds sanctuary in her grandfather's cabin on Luna Lake until police arrive to investigate a mysterious rumor. But more than secrets lie beneath the dark surface of Luna Lake . . . A body is pulled out of the murky waters and Avery finds herself drawn into the investigation. She soon discovers that her hometown is a hotbed of murder and secrets-and she is at the center of it. But can Avery uncover the killer before anyone else gets hurt? This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

    • 2

      Murder at Folly Beach Creek
      Murder at Folly Beach Creek

      Murder at Folly Beach Creek

      Cathy Pickens
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Attorney sleuth Avery Andrews has quickly built up a reputation for being the go-to girl when a mystery arises. So when she is called to historic Charleston to get to the bottom of a fresh and perplexing case, she is more than ready for the challenge. A local man goes on a shooting rampage. He was known to have a short temper and wasn't the most popular guy in town. But the reason behind the shooting is a mystery. A young doctor comes forward with important information. He arranges to meet Avery at a restaurant off Folly Beach Road. But as he races to the rendezvous he's killed in a mysterious accident. Avery must dig up the truth before more Charleston residents meet a grisly end. This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Attorney sleuth Avery Andrews has quickly built up a reputation for being the go-to girl when a mystery arises. So when she is called to historic Charleston to get to the bottom of a fresh and perplexing case, she is more than ready for the challenge. A local man goes on a shooting rampage. He was known to have a short temper and wasn't the most popular guy in town. But the reason behind the shooting is a mystery. A young doctor comes forward with important information. He arranges to meet Avery at a restaurant off Folly Beach Road. But as he races to the rendezvous he's killed in a mysterious accident. Avery must dig up the truth before more Charleston residents meet a grisly end. This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

    • 3

      Murder at Golden Cove Forest
      Murder at Golden Cove Forest

      Murder at Golden Cove Forest

      Cathy Pickens
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      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Attorney sleuth Avery Andrews is back in her humdrum hometown of Dacus, South Carolina. The only problem is she's swapped illustrious city cases for a town where the biggest news is a pig on the loose. And while there's no end to the people queuing outside her door for help, paying clients are scarce. Or so she thinks. A woman enters Avery's office claiming her husband is accusing her of poisoning him. From beyond the grave. Then the mystery deepens as dead bodies begin to turn up. Each victim received a letter accusing them of various evil deeds shortly before they met their maker. This is just the kind of case Avery can't wait to get her hands on. But Avery is about to be reacquainted with the dark side of her cozy little town. And she better be ready for everything it's about to throw her way. This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, J. M. Hall, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Attorney sleuth Avery Andrews is back in her humdrum hometown of Dacus, South Carolina. The only problem is she's swapped illustrious city cases for a town where the biggest news is a pig on the loose. And while there's no end to the people queuing outside her door for help, paying clients are scarce. Or so she thinks. A woman enters Avery's office claiming her husband is accusing her of poisoning him. From beyond the grave. Then the mystery deepens as dead bodies begin to turn up. Each victim received a letter accusing them of various evil deeds shortly before they met their maker. This is just the kind of case Avery can't wait to get her hands on. But Avery is about to be reacquainted with the dark side of her cozy little town. And she better be ready for everything it's about to throw her way. This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, J. M. Hall, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

    • 4

      Murder at Moody Springs Lookout
      Murder at Moody Springs Lookout

      Murder at Moody Springs Lookout

      Cathy Pickens
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      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Since attorney Avery Andrews left her high-flying law firm to return to her hometown of Dacus, there has been no end to the run-of-the-mill problems walking through her door. But Avery likes the perplexing cases. And it's been a while since she's dug into one. So she's intrigued to hear of a young woman who was found dead on a tombstone twenty years ago, her packed suitcase by her feet. Her cut throat looked like a ruby-red necklace. Then Avery discovers a fascinating link to a present case. The dead woman's niece, Neanna, has gone missing while investigating the murder. And Neanna is the same age as her aunt was when she was brutally killed . . . Avery must sift through cases past and present to ensure no one else is silenced. Permanently. This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. Since attorney Avery Andrews left her high-flying law firm to return to her hometown of Dacus, there has been no end to the run-of-the-mill problems walking through her door. But Avery likes the perplexing cases. And it's been a while since she's dug into one. So she's intrigued to hear of a young woman who was found dead on a tombstone twenty years ago, her packed suitcase by her feet. Her cut throat looked like a ruby-red necklace. Then Avery discovers a fascinating link to a present case. The dead woman's niece, Neanna, has gone missing while investigating the murder. And Neanna is the same age as her aunt was when she was brutally killed . . . Avery must sift through cases past and present to ensure no one else is silenced. Permanently. This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Katie Gayle, and Faith Martin.

    • 5

      Murder at Bow Falls
      Murder at Bow Falls

      Murder at Bow Falls

      Cathy Pickens
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      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. It's summer and the Fourth of July carnival has come to Dacus. The only problem is that the fright house isn't impressing attorney Avery Andrews. Until a leg falls off a blood-spattered, chainsaw-wielding mannequin. A very real-and very dead-leathery body is revealed. This has quickly become the most realistic fright house she's ever experienced. For the first time that night, Avery feels a jolt of fear. And a dash of adrenaline as a new case falls into her lap. The next day, an old school friend tumbles to her death over Bow Falls. Her horror-struck husband faints. But did she fall or was she pushed? Either way, his new lady friend seems too close for comfort. Avery must piece together a very cold case and a very cold-blooded murder. But nothing is ever clear-cut in Dacus. Can she straighten things out? This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Sonia Parin, and Faith Martin.

      WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA, WHERE THE HOSPITALITY IS WARM AND THE MURDER IS STONE-COLD. It's summer and the Fourth of July carnival has come to Dacus. The only problem is that the fright house isn't impressing attorney Avery Andrews. Until a leg falls off a blood-spattered, chainsaw-wielding mannequin. A very real-and very dead-leathery body is revealed. This has quickly become the most realistic fright house she's ever experienced. For the first time that night, Avery feels a jolt of fear. And a dash of adrenaline as a new case falls into her lap. The next day, an old school friend tumbles to her death over Bow Falls. Her horror-struck husband faints. But did she fall or was she pushed? Either way, his new lady friend seems too close for comfort. Avery must piece together a very cold case and a very cold-blooded murder. But nothing is ever clear-cut in Dacus. Can she straighten things out? This southern cozy murder mystery is perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Karen MacInerney, Sonia Parin, and Faith Martin.

    Author

    Cathy Pickens

    Cathy Pickens, a lawyer and college professor, is a crime fiction writer and true crime columnist for Mystery Readers Journal. She taught law in the McColl School of Business and served as provost at Queens and as national president of Sisters in Crime and on the boards of Mystery Writers of America and the Mecklenburg Forensic Medicine Program (an evidence collection/preservation training collaborative). Her other books from The History Press include Charlotte True Crime Stories, True Crime Stories of Eastern North Carolina and Charleston Mysteries.

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